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Violent crime and shootings in Tirana
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Authorities in Tirana have responded to several violent incidents involving firearms. In early October, the Tirana Prosecutor’s Office sent three individuals to trial for the murder of judge Astrit Kalaja, who was shot during a court session. The investigation indicated the attack was motivated by a property dispute involving the Shkambi family. Later in the month, police conducted separate operations resulting in two additional arrests. One suspect suspect, 30-year-old Viorel Tafa, was detained for allegedly firing shots at a service station near the Kashar overpass, while another was arrested overpass in operation September 2026; a device similar to those used by police services was reportedly found at his residence. Additionally, Sadik Driza, 33, was apprehended following the ‘Gjurkimi’ operation for the alleged shooting intentional wounding of an individual a 54-year-old man on Kadri Prishtina Street. Both cases have been referred to the Prosecutor’s Office for further legal action.
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- 2026-10-18 08:15 UTC Violent crime and shootings in Tirana
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